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Money Remains a Top Stressor for U.S. Adults—Here Are Some Tips to Better Manage Stress (and Finances)

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“I would lie there and catalog the things I had bought over the years that now made absolutely no sense to me: that luxury car lease, that tech gadget, that suit, that watch, that ridiculously expensive bottle of wine.” (And Money and Stress in America. For years money has been a leading cause of stress for most Americans.

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5 Smart Money Hacks to Help You Budget for the Holidays

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But even if I carve out some time to meditate , I know I won’t be focusing on the present but rather the debt I will accrue after buying holiday presents. So, how can we enjoy the holidays without stressing about the inevitable dent they’ll leave in our savings? Consider giving donations instead of physical presents.

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5 Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season (Without Disappointing Anyone)

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So, the holidays and all the cheerful “requirements” that come with it, from gift-giving for dozens of people to taking time off work, can just add another layer of stress in a season meant for joy and relaxation. Financial stress is excruciating, and it’s OK to dial it back some years.” That adds up fast,” Howell says.

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If Sending Christmas Cards Feels Like a Chore, Here’s How to Politely Opt Out

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But amid a busy season, the activity can create more stress than joy. With a major life transition like illness, loss or divorce, the stable, curated image we might strive to present in a holiday card has been shattered, says Juliet Kuehnle, a North Carolina-licensed clinical mental health counselor and the author of Who You Callin’ Crazy?

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5 Reasons the “18 Summers” Trend Is Harmful to Working Parents

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Instead of creating a sense of slow-down, savoring moments with our kids and building relationships, it pushes us to do more, be more and ultimately stress more. But social media posts around #18summers paints a widely different picture, with expensive and time-consuming outings that just aren’t the norm for many families in the summer.

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The Benefits Of Commuting (Yes, There Are Some)

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For some, a series of email surprises, expensive and time-consuming. These are spaces that feel less like being in an office and more of a catchall amenity, which, depending on the business, can be a forward-facing client space to support training and external presentations. M Moser Paris living lab 3.Curate

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4 Steps Everyone in Their 20s Should Take to Beat a Potential Recession

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Investments toward your future should be the last expense on your chopping block. However, for anyone over a decade from retirement, the recession presents a discounted buying opportunity. But if there was ever a time to make financial cutbacks, this isn’t it. Currently, all economic signs point to a recession. Inflation reached 9.1%